About the role
Audio Expert - Music Transcription & Polyphonic Analysis
Role Type: Contractor
Location: Global, Fully Remote
Schedule: Flexible, ~15 hours/week
Role Summary
We are seeking skilled Audio Experts with strong music transcription, polyphonic analysis, music notation, and Python skills to support an AI training project.
Key Responsibilities
- Transcribe polyphonic recordings into accurate musical notation.
- Separate and identify SATB (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass) vocal lines.
- Identify pitches, rhythms, durations, rests, and re-articulations.
- Apply accurate key signatures, accidentals, and enharmonic spelling.
- Generate and manipulate MusicXML files.
- Use Python and audio-analysis tools to support transcription workflows.
- Validate transcriptions through musical and technical review.
Required Skills
- Python
- Advanced Ear Training
- Polyphonic Music Transcription
- SATB Music
- Music Theory & Notation
- Harmony & Rhythm
- MusicXML
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in choral music, arranging, composition, performance, score preparation, or audio transcription.
- Familiarity with tools such as librosa, NumPy, SciPy, music21, MuseScore, Essentia, or pretty_midi.
- Strong attention to musical and technical accuracy.
Relevant expertise matters more than formal education or years of experience.
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